Arsenal have opened talks over a move for Norwich City forward Emiliano Buendia as they look to head off competition from Aston Villa.
Buendia, who has been called up by Argentina for the Copa America next month, is valued at £40million by newly-promoted Norwich with a percentage sell-on due to his former club Getafe.
There is an acceptance that Buendia will leave and Arsenal’s new director of football Richard Garlick seems determined to make the 24-year old their first signing of the summer.
Arsenal fans are eager to see change following a hugely underwhelming season and Garlick wants to ensure his tenure gets off to a strong start.